The Blizzard of 78 were formed in 2002 from members of the Boston, MA/Providence, RI group Delta Clutch. Lead singer Pip,(Coat of Arms, Plan 9) Bassist/Guitarist Chris Cugini,(Anastasia Screamed) Guitarist/Bassist Nate Leavitt and Drummer Paul Myers have remained intact as the original members. The group added keyboardist Brian Syrge in 2003 after the departure of Phil Aiken(Buffalo Tom). The group released their first full length CD as the Blizzard of 78 in June of '06. Entitled "Where All Life Hangs" it's a trip through the melancholic style the band embraced this time around. Featuring 2 songs from the 2004 EP which was produced by Paul Kolderie (Radiohead, The Dresden Dolls).
Live, the band is well known for their emotionally driven sets. Creating their own style called supercharged soul. Lead singer Pip, summons the likeness of James Brown or Van Morrison. The rest of the bands impressive musicianship demands your attention with presence and chemistry not unlike The Who or The Stones. This dynamic combination has landed them opening slots for Coldplay, Snow Patrol, Guster, The Long Winters and Throwing Muses to name a few. It has also kept them busy playing around New England and New York.
Contacts
Management: Larry Wallach for Creation Rebel
larry@creationrebel.com
Label: Killing Floor Records
chris@killingfloorrecords.com
What the critics have said about the award winning 2006 CD "Where All Life Hangs"
"a dozen emotionally resonant tunes, delicately and tastefully assembled a la Coldplay or Damien Rice, with flourishes of Badfinger."
Bob Gulla, The Phoenix
"...prominent piano (from former Delta Clutcher Phil Aiken), strings and cooing background vocals (from Tanya Donelly, among others) work in service of solid, memorable pop-rock songs." Rick Massimo,The Providence Journal
"....Where All Life Hangs is good pop trembling on the edge of greatness."
Brian Baker
Amplifier Magazine
"crystalline production, well-constructed songs that stick to the roof of your mind for days, tasteful musicianship, lyrics that dont suck." Tim Emswiler The Noise, September
"Where All Life Hangs is a real-deal record with atmosphere, scene and outstanding performance on all fronts" C.D. Di Guardia The Northeast Performer
"The Blizzard of 78 bring together a variety of sounds and textures making it so that this record has something for everyone." Exitfare
"L'..clectisme qui le sous-tend fait que l'auditeur y revient par curiosit..." Christophe Marden Les Chroniques de Calhoun Mooney
"The Blizzard of 78's Big Star-Badfinger influenced rock n' roll sounds top notch on Where All Life Hangs." Kyle J. 75 or Less
Preying Lizard's Eclectic Pod Episode 3. An all points bulletin of what's hot in the Underground of Indie music scene. Les Lewellyn TowerPod.com Network
Posted a new song - Emperess' Clothes - a rough mix from the album being finished up. In addition to The Phil Aiken Army, this song features John Powhida on "stunt vocals". Also, The Phil Aiken Army is playing Thursday 3/20 at The Lizard Lounge in Cambridge. Nate from the Blizzard will be on guitar. If that is not reason enough to come, i don't know what is...
Just wanted to let you know about our exciting showcase that we, Performer Magazine, are sponsoring. It is our Fifth Ever PERFORMER Showcase at the Milky Way in Jamaica Plain, MA this Sunday, October 7th. Doors are at 9:00 PM (21+) and the cover is a measly $7. The bands performing are : Three Day Threshold, Thick As Thieves, and Wonderful Spells.Come hang out with the full Performer Staff. After the success of the past four showcases, this should be another great opportunity to meet everyone involved with putting out our fantastic magazine, exchange ideas, hear good music, and play some candlepin bowling! SUBMISSIONS ARE ENCOURAGED!
VERY,VERY,COOL...especially enjoyed SHOW ME...well constructed,great performances. If you ever need, I'd be happy to sit in. I hope you & your friends will check out my tunes...(SHAMELESS SELF PROMOTION APPROACHING), including my 2 newest uploads, REZ- an instrumental I wrote & played everthing on, & SOULSHINE- a collaboration of WARGASM & Myself. Thanks, give me a shout,
As you know we’re not big fans of posting comments on people’s profiles, but we’re dying to tell you that…
For a limited time (this week) we have uploaded our WHOLE ALBUM, SPACE BETWEEN BODIES - produced by Jon Gray (who has worked with the coolest indie UK bands : The Kooks, The Subways, Editors, The Zutons, The Coral, etc...) !!! We’d loooooove it if you’d come listen to it !!!
You can also watch our VIDEO and if you’re liking what you hear, you can also BUY our songs on iTUNES !!!
Don’t miss this EXCLUSIVE chance to listen to ALL the songs on our album, before it reaches the stores !!!
Hello there
If your going I hope your ready for strummercamp 2007
I will be playing the mainstage on saturday at 2.30pm ish
Come up and say hello
Take care ... Rob
PIP and Nate - Very cool meeting you guys last night at the Motif Music Awards. Congrats on your awards. If you should require management and/or booking services holla at me.
Hey The Blizzard Of 78,
Hope all is well!
Swing by and check out the newly updated blog, and have a listen to the music again!
We would love a comment as well... maybe even a message!!!!
We LOVE your support, Thanks again for sticking by us!
Your Friends
-BL
